Welsh Fire will have at least two Welsh players in their squad for the first year of The Hundred as they announced Claire Nicholas and Alex Griffiths among their first four domestic signings. They are joined by two players with links to the region in Somerset captain Sophie Luff and Devon’s Georgia Hennessy.
Matthew Mott’s team will play their matches across Wales and the South West of England – with matches at Sophia Gardens, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton and the Bristol County Ground.
All four of Welsh Fire’s domestic signings have experience with Western Storm in the Kia Super League.
Sophie Luff said: “It’s very exciting to be involved and I’m delighted to have signed for the team that is the most local one for me. Welsh Fire are associated with the West Country and they will be playing home games in Taunton and Bristol and that was really important for me when it came to make my decision to sign for the team.
“The women’s game is constantly changing. The KSL did a great job and hopefully The Hundred can build on that and spark more interest in the game. That can only be a good thing.”
Claire Nicholas said: “I’m really looking forward to playing in The Hundred and representing Welsh Fire. There have been a lot of exciting names announced already and I’m sure it’s going to be a great competition. Working with the likes of Meg Lanning and Jess Jonassen - as well as with Matthew Mott - is a really exciting opportunity and I can’t wait.
“There’s obviously a lot of pride across Wales and the South-West of England is an area that really loves its cricket so hopefully we’ll put on a show for the fans in Cardiff, Bristol and Taunton and win some games of cricket.”
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